Are plastic or ceramic pots better for plants?

Are plastic or Ceramic Pots better for plants?

There are pros and cons to any Pot. Different plant species also have flower Pots suitable for their specific materials.

Plastic Flower Pot

1. The advantages of plastic flower pots

(1) The price is cheap and practical.

(2) It is light in weight and more convenient to carry.

(3) It is not easy to be broken or damaged; the durability is very large.

(4) Easy to clean.

2. Disadvantages of plastic flower pots

(1) The air permeability and water permeability are not good, and it is not suitable for plants that are afraid of waterlogging.

(2) It is not environmentally friendly and cannot be degraded naturally.

According to the characteristics of plastic flower pots, it can be used to cultivate relatively moisture-tolerant plants, such as spider plants, monstera and so on.

Ceramic Flower Pot

1. The advantages of Ceramic Flower Pots

(1) Various colors.

(2) The flower pot is beautiful in shape.

2. Disadvantages of ceramic flower pots

(1) Poor air permeability.

(2) Poor water permeability.

(3) Poor durability.

According to the characteristics of ceramic flowerpots, it is suitable for hydroponic flowers and green plants. These types of flowers and plants can grow in the water themselves, but need to change the water regularly.